Peakhurst High School is a comprehensive, co-educational community school which attracts students from a wide geographical area and receives strong support from its local community.

The school has excellent facilities with spacious grounds and places a high priority on providing the best possible learning environment for our students. Students enjoy a safe and caring environment in which success in a wide range of academic, vocational and personal areas is emphasised.

The school has a strong welfare focus and has introduced strategies to promote positive relationships among all members of the school community.

It offers an extensive curriculum and a full range of subjects to cater for academic and vocational interests as well as allowing for flexible pathways and patterns of study that best meet the individual needs of students.

We pursue "Learning for Life and Life Long Learning" in a climate that develops student self-esteem and confidence.

QTS for teachers qualified in Aus. and NZ

The Department for Education have now confirmed that as of April 1st 2012, teachers whom have qualified in Australia and New Zealand will now be recognised as qualified teachers and awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England without being required to undertake any further training or assessment.

As well as being eligible to work in the UK, overseas trained teachers (OTTs) will need to have a fully recognised teaching qualification and, in some instances, registration from their country of origin. Teachers can apply for UK Qualified Teachers Status (QTS) by completing the following form: